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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: Chapter VI, "The Robinson Affair".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What causes Karl to have second thoughts about leaving New York?
(a) His memory of his room, desk, and piano in his room in New York.
(b) Robinson and Delamarche's criticisms of Jakob's company.
(c) The way Robinson and Delamarche eat the salami without offering any to Karl.
(d) The sight of an area that reminds him of Germany.

2. If the plan to find jobs in Butterford does not work out, what does Robinson suggest they will need to do?
(a) Go to California and pan for gold.
(b) Go to Chicago and work in a slaughterhouse.
(c) Go back to New York and work for Jakob.
(d) Go to Boston and find work on a fishing boat.

3. What makes Karl feel better about the early hour at which he has to get up for his riding lessons?
(a) The novelty of having a valet help him dress.
(b) The luxury of his bathtub.
(c) The hearty breakfasts he is served.
(d) The view of the sunrise from his balcony.

4. What were Delamarche and Robinson doing when they met Brunelda?
(a) Stealing.
(b) Working.
(c) Begging.
(d) Drinking.

5. What does Therese try to make Karl promise her?
(a) That he will not speak to Delamarche again.
(b) That he will study harder for the business correspondence course.
(c) That he will ask the head waiter about a promotion.
(d) That he will not leave the Occidental without her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens as Karl steps out onto the stairs leading into the smaller boat that will take him to shore?

2. What instrument does Karl play?

3. How does Karl's relationship with Rennel show that Karl has not grown much from his experiences?

4. What title does Karl's uncle Jakob hold?

5. Which word best characterizes the stoker's explanation to the captain of his grievances against Schubal?

(see the answer key)

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